Thrifty StL Mummy

Kmart Deals for Oct 23rd-Oct 29th

2011-10-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

Check out some great deals happening this week at Kmart!

Special: Unlimited Double manufacturer coupons up to $0.99 for grocery, health & beauty only.

Sales:

Summer Apparel Clearance, items starting at $1.99 - 50% OFF.

Halloween costumes 50% OFF

B1G1H regularly priced shoes

B1G1H select games

Coupon match ups:

Bar S hot dogs (excluding beef) $0.88 w/ SC, buy 2, use $0.75/2 MNFC RP 10/23, coupon doubles to $1.50, pay $0.26 for 2 pks

Buy 1-lb of 80% lean ground beef and 1 pkg of Westfield Farms cheese or chunks, get 1 FREE can of Manwhich

Cheer laundry detergent $9.97, use $0.50 MNFC exp 11/31/2011, doubles to $1, pay $8.97

Shop n Save Coupon Match Ups for 10/16-10/22

2011-10-18T23:13:00.000-07:00

Shop n Save finds:

Progresso Soup $1 ea, buy 4, use $1/4 MNFC (exp 11/26), pay $3/4

Dole Fruit to Go 2/$4, use $0.75/2 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $3.25/2

Welch's Grape Juice 64 oz $3, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $2

Poptarts $2.50, buy 3, use $1/3 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $6.50/3

C&H Sugar 4 lb bag 2/$5, use $1/2 MNFC (exp 11/25)

Special K cereal $3, buy 3, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $8/3

Ricola cough drops $1.50, use B1G1F MNFC

Prairie Farms Ice cream $2.50, use $0.50 MNFC, pay $2

Sales:

Saltines $0.94

La Choy Teriyaki or Soy Sauce $1.25ea

La Choy Chow Mein noodles 5/$5

Act II popcorn $1 ea

Oyster crackers $1 ea

Shoppers Value Peanut Butter $1.78

18ct eggs $1.98

Tampico $1ea

Dierbergs Coupon Match Ups for Oct 18-Oct 24

2011-10-18T22:17:00.000-07:00

Dierbergs finds this week:

Prairie Farms Ice Cream 2/$5, use 2 $0.50 MNFC (exp 12/31), pay $4/2

Libby's Vegetables 6/$4, use $1/4 MNFC (exp 12/30), pay $3/6

Oscar Mayer sliced bacon 2/$9, use $3/2 MNFC (in store ad), pay $6/2

M&Ms 2/$6, use $1/2 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $5/2

Sales:

Sargento Shredded Cheese 2/$4

Red Gold Tomatoes or Ketchup $0.59

Doritos $2.14 ea

Whole Life Kettle Potato Chips 2/$4

Barilla Pasta 10/$10

Perdue Ground Turkey $2.79 16 oz pkg

Barlett Pears 3 lbs/$5

Baby Bella mushrooms 2/$4

Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers 2/$3

Aldi Deals for 10/19

2011-10-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

Finds at Aldi's this week:

Red Grapes 2 lbs $1.49

Pineapples $1.29

Cabbage $0.69

Red Potatoes $1.29 per 5 lb bag

Cauliflower $0.89

Black Forest smoked ham 3 lbs $8.99

Bratwurst $1.89

Schnucks Coupon Match Ups for 10/17-10/'23

2011-10-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

Deals this week at Schnucks:

Progresso Rich & Hearty soups 4/$5, use $1 MNFC (exp 11/26), pay $4/4

Pringles 2/$3, buy 4, use $1/4 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $5/4

C&H sugar 4 lb bag 2/$5, use $1/2 MNFC (exp 11/25), pay $4/2

Wolf Chili 10/$10, use 10 $0.40 MNFC, coupons double to $0.80 (limit of 15 coupons doubled per transaction), pay $2/10 or $0.20 ea!

Prego pasta sauce 2/$4, use $0.40/2 MNFC (exp 11/15), coupon doubles to $0.80, pay $3.20/2

Vlasic pickles 2/$4, use 2 $0.75 MNFC (exp 11/30), pay $2.50/2

Trop50 2/$5, use $1/2 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $4/2

Green Giant Fresh Valley Steamers 3/$5, use $0.50/2 MNFC (exp 11/26), pay $4.50/3

Hot Pockets 5/$10, use $1/3 MNFC (exp 11/21), $9/5

Uncle Ben's Ready Rice $1.99, buy 3, use B3G1F Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice MNFC (exp 11/20)

Cream of Mushroom Soup 10/$10, use 2 $0.25/4 MNFC SS 10/9, pay $9.50/10

Specials & Sales:

Buy 2 Mio water enhancers $3.49 ea, get a free case of Schnucks purified water

Kid Cuisine dinners 6/$10

Jet Puffed marshmallows 10/$10

Minutemaid lemonade or fruitpunch 2/$3

Oranges 2/$1

Gorton's Breaded Fish $3.99

Schnucks breaded chicken $3.99

Kellogg's cereal $2 ea

Schnucks pizzas $2 ea

Schnucks applesauce 4/$5

Great Halloween Events for the Whole Family in StL!

2011-10-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

Looking for some awesome events to attend this Halloween that are both fun and family friendly? Look no further!

Trick or Treat Street: 5300 block of Nottingham Ave in the South Hampton Neighborhood, Oct 31st, from 5pm - 9pm, visit the residents of this spooky street for oodles of candy and a frighteningly good time!

Trick or Treat on Main Street in St. Charles, 3pm-5pm on Oct 31st, local businesses hand out candy to children 12 and under and also host a movie in Frontier Park afterwards.

Halloween Spooktacular at Memorial Hall in Clanchette Park, St Charles. Oct 30th, kids 3-12 and their families are invited to attend a Halloween party from 6pm-8pm hosted by the St Charles Park Division.

Ghouls in the Garden, visit the Missouri Botanical Garden Oct 30th for a day of trick or treating. Kids are $5 and parents pay regular garden admission price.

Halloween at Grant's Farm, Oct 20-22 & 27-29, 6pm-10pm, admission is FREE but parking is $20 per car. Join Grant's Farm for a night time tram ride, food, carousel ride, and pumpkin decorating.

Great Godfrey Corn Maze, The Haunted Maze is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct 30th. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for kids, and kids 5 and under are free.

Trunk or Treat at Affton Presbyterian Church, Oct 29th 6:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy trick or treating from decorated car trunks in a parking lot, also food and games. FREE event.

Trick or Treat at Buder Library on Hampton Ave, Oct 28th 7pm-8:30pm. Other libraries participating visit www.slpl.org

Halloween Walk in Kirkwood, Downtown Kirkwood businesses, Oct 28th 5-7pm, trick or treating and music.

Walmart Coupon Match Ups for 10/16-10/23

2011-10-17T21:36:00.000-07:00

Deals at Walmart this week:

Downy Unstopables $6.97, use $2 MNFC (exp 10/31), $4.97

Febreze fall collection candles $4.97, use B1G1 Set & Refresh FREE

Febreze Noticeables refill $4.97, use $1 (exp 10/31)

Cheerios $2.98, buy 2 use $1/2 MNFC (exp 11/5), pay $4.96

Pillsbury Grands $1.50, buy 2, use $0.30/2 MNFC (exp 12/3), $2.70

Pillsbury Grands sweet rolls $2.50, $0.30 (exp 12/3), $2.20

Swiffer Sweeper Pink $9.98, use MNFC B1G1 FREE Refill

Downy Fabric Softener $6.97, use $0.50 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $6.47

Head & Shoulders $4.97, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $3.97

Dollar General Coupon Match Ups for 10/16-10/23

2011-10-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Finds this week at DG:

Cottonelle 12 pk $5, use $0.75 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $4.25

Febreze Holiday air effects 2/$5, use 2 $1 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $3/2

Stayfree Maxi pads $2, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $1

Sale items:

Powerade $0.80 ea

Trick or Treat bags $1 ea

Nestle Hot Cocoa $1 ea

Oreo or Chips Ahoy cookies $2 ea

Halloween masks $1 ea

CVS Coupon Match Ups for 10/16-10/22

2011-10-17T18:08:00.000-07:00

My favorite deals at CVS Pharamcy this week:

**Spend $30 on specially marked items, get a $10 gift** Items below are part of this deal and remember the $30 is counted before your coupons:

Colgate Total $1.99, use $0.75 MNFC SS 10/2, pay $1.24

Wisk Laundry detergent $4.99, use $2 MNFC RP 10/16, pay $2.99

Pringles 2/$3, buy 4, use $1/4 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $5/4

Chex Mix 3/$5, use $0.50/2 MNFC (exp 11/26), pay $4.50/3

Bounty ExtraSoft paper towels 12pk $13, use $0.25 MNFC, pay $12.50

Raisin Bran 2/$4, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $3/2

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items below are not included in gift card deal

Dawn Plus $0.97, use $0.50 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $0.47

Almay Intense I-Color $5.99, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, pay $4.99, get $4 EB, like getting it for $0.99!

Pantene 2/$6.97, use $3/2 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $3.97

Tampax Pearl $6.99, use $1 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $5.99

Prevacid $18.99, $18.00 MIR, like $0.99

Suave deodorant $1, use $0.25 MNFC RP 10/16

**Spend $10 on any Sally Hansen products get $3 EB, also use $0.50 MNFC SS 10/9**

Sales:

Smart Water or Vitamin Water 5/$5

Gatorade or Izze drinks 2/$3, get $1 EB (limit 2 per household)

Charmin Freshmates 2/$5

Goldfish crackers 2/$3

Lysol Healthy Touch $11.99, get $8 EB

Dove or Lever 2000 soap $0.99

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups for 10/16-10/22

2011-10-17T12:09:00.000-07:00

Finds this week at Walgreens:

FREEBIE: Bayer Aspirin $0.99 w/ SC, use $1 MNFC (exp 12/31), FREE!!

Coupon match ups:

Schick Hydro Razor $8.49, use $2 MNFC, pay $6.49, get $4.50 RR

Sparkle 6 rolls paper towels $5.99, buy 2, use $1/2 MNFC RP 10/9, $10.98/2

Folgers Coffee 22 - 33.9 oz $9.99, use $1 MNFC RP 10/2, $8.99

Keebler Club crackers $2/3, use $1/2 MNFC (exp 10/23), 2/$2

Hefty One Zip bags B1G1F w/ SC, 2/$3.49

Morton Salt 2/$1 w/ SC

Airwick Freshmatic kit $7.99, use $4 MNFC (exp 10/23), pay $3.99, get $3 RR, like $0.99

Glade Decor scents warmer 2/$6, use 2 $0.75 MNFC SS 10/9, pay $4.50, get $1 RR

Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner B1G1F w/ SC 2/$2.99

Scrubbing Bubbles Foamer $3.99, use $2 MNFC SS 9/25, pay $1.99

Brita Pitcher $14.99, use $4 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $10.99

Duracell Coppertop Batteries $2.99, use $0.75 MNFC PG 10/16, pay $2.24

Garnier Nutrisse hair color $5.99 w/ SC, use $2 MNFC RP 9/25, pay $3.99

Dove deodorant 2/$4, use 2 $0.75 MNFC RP 10/2, pay $2.50, get $1 RR on 2

Venus razor $9.99, use $2 MNFC PG 10/16, pay $7.99, get $4 RR

Gillette Fusion Proglide Deal: Buy Razor & Cartridges get $4 RR on razor plus an additional $3 RR, also use MNFC buy cartridges get $5 off razor (expires 10/31), final price varies

Reach Total Care toothbrush $2.99, use $0.50 MNFC (exp 12/31), pay $2.49, get $2 RR, like $0.49

Oral-B Vitality power toothbrush $24.99, use $10 MNFC PG 10/16, pay $14.99, get $5 RR

Theraflu liquid w/ Lipton 2/$10, use 2 $2 MNFC (exp 12/3), pay $6/2

Abreva Cold Sore relief $17.99, $3 in store coupon, also use $3 MNFC RP 10/16, pay $11.99

Prevacid 2/$22, use 2 $4 MNFC SS 9/18, pay $14/2

Halloween costumes starting at $14.99, use $5 SC, pay as low as $9.99

M&Ms 2/$5, $1/2 in store coupon, also use $1/2 MNFC (exp 10/31), pay $3/2

Filler items:

Halloween pencils $0.13 ea

Halloween plastic tumblers or gift sacks $0.13 ea

Hershey's candy 1.4 oz - 2.5 oz $0.59 ea

Dierberg's Sales & Coupon Match Ups Oct 11 - 17th

2011-10-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Dierbergs deals this week:

Produce:

seedless red grapes $1.78 per lb

Washington apples $5 for 3 lbs

Barlett pears $5 for 3 lbs

sliced mushrooms 2/$4

complete salad kits 2/$6

Meat:

Center cut pork steaks $1.79 per lb

chicken drumsticks or thighs $0.99 per lb

Perdue chicken nuggets, strips, cutlets or turkey meatballs 2/$6

Pantry:

Marzetti salad dressing 4/$5

New York texas toast croutons 4/$5

Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce 5/$5

Mott's Applesauce 2/$3

Inko's Tea or energy drink 4/$5

Dairy/Cooler:

Weight watchers or Blue Bunny yogurt 2/$1

Aunt Jemima waffles or entrees 4/$5

Jello pudding or gels 2/$6

Powerade $0.79

Fuze drinks or Sobe Life Water or Tea 10/$10

Specials:

15 hour one day sale Thursday from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Oscar Mayer ready to serve bacon $2.47

Iceberg lettuce $0.78

tomatoes on the vine $1.18 lb

Russet potatoes 5 lb bag $1.28 ea

Northstar ice cream $1.59 (limit 4)

Luzianne Tea Bags 24 ct family size $0.99 (limit 4)

Red Gold Tomato Sauce 5/$1 - limit 48

Sun Laundry detergent $1.99 - limit 4

Mr Dells Hashbrowns $1.97 - limit 4

Moms best natural cereals $1.18 - limit 4

Barefoot, Yellow Tail or St James wines $4.97 - limit 60

Special deals all week:

Buy any 10 select General Mills products save $5 instantly at checkout:

Scenario:

Buy 8 Progresso soups
Buy 2 Chex mix, use $0.50/2 MNFC (expires 11/25)
Total: $12 after savings for 10 items

Buy any four 2 ltr bottles of 7-Up, Dr Pepper or Sunkist save $2 instantly at checkout, final cost 4/$4

Wolf Brand Chili 4/$5, use 4 $0.40/1 MNFC SS 10/2, coupons will double to $0.80, final cost $1.80/4

Glad Trashbags $6.99, use $0.75 MNFC (expires 11/12), $6.24

Trop 50 orange juice 2/$6, use $1/2 MNFC expires 10/22, 2/$5

Pillsbury Cookies $2.50, Buy 3, use $1/3 MNFC SS 9/25, 3/$6.50

Playtex Sport 36 ct $7.89, use $1 MNFC SS 10/2, $6.89

Pert $2.99, use $1 MNFC SS 10/2, $1.99

Edge shave gel $2.50, use $0.75 PMNFC or $0.55 MNFC expires 11/6, as low as $1.75

Welch's Grape juice $3, use $1 MNFC expires 12/31, $2

Green Giant boxed veggies 4/$5, use $0.60/3 MNFC expires 11/26, 4/$4.40

Pillsbury cresent rolls 2/$4, use $0.40/2 MNFC expires 12/24, coupon doubles to $0.80, 2/$3.20

Coupon match ups:

Shop n' Save Deals & Coupon Match Ups for 10/9 - 10/15

2011-10-12T14:37:00.000-07:00

Shop n' Save deals this week:

This Thursday is coupon Thursday, save $10 on your purchase of $50 or more, limit one per household! Remember Shop n Save does not double coupons :)

Produce:

Pears $0.98 per lb

Apples $1.98 per lb

Fall squash $1.58 lb

peppers $0.98 ea

Meat:

Jumbo deli franks 10/$10

bologna or pickleloaf 10/$10

Gorton's sticks, portion's or fillets $3.98 ea

Johnsonville brats 2/$6

Pantry:

Gatorade 10/$10

Propel enchanced water $0.88

Prego pasta sauce 3/$5

Cheez-it $1.77

McCormick's recipe inspirations seasonings 10/$10

Pop Tarts 2/$4

Kellogg's cereal 5/$10

Krispy's crackers 3/$5

Oyster crackers 10/$10

Saltines $0.94

Sugar $1.98

Dairy/Coolers:

18 ct medium eggs $1.98

Prairie Farms 1 gallon ice cream $5.48

sour cream or french onion dip 2/$3

Specials:

Buy 10 participating Con Agra items in a single transaction save $2 instantly at checkout.

Scenario:

Buy 2 Banquet Brown & Serve sausage $2
Buy 4 Hunts snack pudding pks $4
Buy 4 Chef Boyardee Pastas $4
Total: 10 items for $8 after savings

Buy any six participating Heinz products, save $3 w/ in ad MNFC.

Scenario:

Buy 2 Smart Ones Bistro selections or desserts $4
Buy 2 Smart Ones Classics $3.34
Buy 2 Bagel Bites $4
Total: 6 products for $8.34 after savings

Buy any 8 Totino's Party Pizza save $2 instantly, 8/$10

Coupon match ups:

Snickers fun size candy $2.50 a bag, Buy 3, use $1.50/3 MNFC, $5.50/3

Yoplait light w/ granola 2/$4, use 2 $0.75/1 MNFC (expire 11/25), 2/$2.50

Pillsbury cookie dough $2.50 ea, buy 3, use $1/3 MNFC SS 9/25, 3/$6.50

Schnucks Coupon Match Ups & Sales Oct 10th - Oct 16th

2011-10-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

Deals at Schnucks this week:

Produce:

Stemilt Washington Apples 4-lbs $5

Navel oranges 2/$1

Fall Squash 2/$1

Fresh Express Garden Salads 4/$5

Cauliflower 2/$4

Raspberries 6-oz or strawberries 16-oz 2/$7

Tomatoes $1.99 lb

Asparagus 2 lbs $5

Meat:

Buddig sliced meats 10/$6

Perdue ground turkey 2/$4

Pork roast $1.99 lb

Boneless pork steaks $2.69 per lb

Seapak shrimp $5.99

catfish nuggets $1.99 per lb

Eckrich smoked sausage 2/$5

Bratwurst $1.99 per lb

Pantry:

Syrup 2/$3

Classico pasta sauce 2/$4

Schnucks pasta 10/$10

Ragu Pasta 2/$6 (B2 get 1 free pasta w/ in store coupon)

Cheez it, Keebler crackers, Kellogg's fruit snacks 5/$10

Smucker's grape jelly or jam 2/$4

Skippy's peanut butter 2/$4

Gatorade 10/$10

Capri Suns 2/$4

Koolaid 10/$1

Hormel Tamales 4/$5

Wish-Bone salad dressing 2/$3

Dairy:

Kraft shredded cheese $2.74

Breyer's ice cream 2/$7

cottage cheese $1.48

Land o' Lakes maragine quarters $1.48

Cheese slices $2.28

Coupon match ups:

*Schnucks does double MNFC valued at $0.40 or less with a limit of 15 coupons doubled per transaction*

Ore-Ida Potatoes $2.86, buy 3, use $1.50 MNFC SS 10/9, 3/$7.08

Purina One dog or cat food $5.99, use $4 MNFC SS 10/9, $1.99

Campbell's Chunky soups 2/$3, buy 4, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, 4/$5

Yoplait 10/$6.80, use $0.40 MNFC (expires 11/5), coupon doubles to $0.80, 10/$6

or

use $1/10 MNFC (expires 11/26), 10/$5.80

Pillsbury pancakes, scrambles, or toaster strudels 3/$6, use $0.75 MNFC (expires 12/24), 3/$5.25

Yoplait kids or Go-gurt 2/$4, use $0.75 MNFC (expires 11/26), 2/$3.25

Pedialyte $4.99, use $1.50 MNFC SS 10/2, $3.49

Aldi Deals for the week of Oct 9th - 15th

2011-10-12T11:46:00.000-07:00

Deals at Aldi this week!

*Please remember - Aldi grocery stores do not accept coupons*

Produce:

Pears $0.99 per 28 oz pkg

Apples $1.19 per 3 lb bag

Large pumpkins $2.49 ea

Caramel apples 4-pk $1.39

Pantry:

Reggano Lasagna noodles $1.19

Chef's Cupboard ready to serve soups $1.99

Chef's Cupboard french fried onions $1.99

Stonemill Essentials chili seasoning $0.45

Happy Harvest Sweet Potatoes $1.29

Danish Butter Cookies Tin $2.99

Hot Cocoa mix $1.19

Coffee creamer $1.99

Peanut Butter 40 oz $3.49

Meat:

Boneless Beef Chuck Roast $3.79 per lb

Corned Beef Brisket $2.99 per lb

Cocktail Sausages $2.49

Confronted with Coupon Choas....

2011-10-08T13:28:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, I ran into a bit of a snag while clipping my coupons. My adorable niece had decided to add some color to a few, clip corners off of others, and apparently flush the rest. Mind you my hubby was supposedly caring for our niece as well as our own kiddos while all this was occurring!

Now, thankfully the mess was cleaned up when I returned from work that evening, but I knew as I began to clip the new coupons that old ones were M.I.A! Apparently, the hubbs gave our niece one of my expandable folders that he thought only contained scrap paper we use for crafts. That would be the blue folder dear, not the purple...

Anyhow - He salvaged what he could and tried to reorganize the folder before my return. He actually did pretty well I must say. As far as the coupons I lost :( I may never know what they were for sure!

I went almost the entire week without tackling the coupon dilemma, how to reorganize and ensure this NEVER happens again. I began on the task at hand yesterday and still have things to finish today. Here are just a few things I learned about coupon chaos this week:

One, I have been a low key couponer for several years. I am now a full blown, will not buy without a coupon, never paying retail price again couponer.

Two, sorting coupons by product types takes FOREVER.

Three, I love ziploc bags.

So, here's what I have accomplished thus far;

I managed to sort through the pile of madness and split the coupons into product types. They are now safely in their pockets in the purple folder. I also use the ziploc bags to sort the newest coupons by insert date. It allows me to notify my readers which insert & date the coupon was from a lot faster than the old way, charting every coupon. Those are placed in the green folder. Lastly, any expired coupons I placed in an envelope that will be sent to a military family this week. Military families can use expired coupons up to 90 days later. As soon as I get the details, I will pass along the information :)

Bottom line, I learned to hide my folders from everyone including my husband. And that I may very well need to invest in a binder!

Any coupon madness stories to share?

CVS Coupon Match Ups for 10/9-10/15

2011-10-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

CVS deals this week:

Coupon match ups:

*Spend $10 on Jergens, Curel, Biore or John Frieda - get $3 EB*

Scenario-

John Frieda Precision Foam Colour $11.99, use $2 MNFC SS 10/9, $9.99 & earn your $3 in EB

or

Jergens or Curel lotion $6.99, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, $4.99 and buy 2 Jergens mild bar soap 8 pks @ $1.99, earn $3 EB

Buy any 3 Axe deodorants, Shower Gel or hair care @ $4.49 ea, earn $5 EB

Pur Absorb iron supplement $15.99, get $15.99 EB, like FREE

*Spend $10 on slect Wrigley's or Mars candies, get $3 EB*

Scenario-

Buy 2 Grab Bag Mix $9 ea, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, $17 and earn $3 EB

or

Buy 4 Mars Chocolate fun size bags (2/$5) $10, use $1.50/3 MNFC RP 10/9, $8.50 and earn $3 EB

Woolite $7.99, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, $6.99

Airborne $5.99, use $1.50 MNFC SS 10/9, $4.49

Sparkle 8pk paper towels $4.99, buy 2 use $1/2 MNFC RP 10/9, earn two $1 EB (limit 3 per household), 2/$8.98 plus a total of $2 EB earned

Charmin 4pk $2.99, use $0.25 MNFC (expires 10/31), $2.24

Sales:

B1G1F Ultra Purex laundry detergent

Swiss Tea 1 gallon $1.99

Lipton Tea 20 oz bottles 5/$5, get $1 EB

B1G1F Halloween light sets

B1G1F Candle-lite 3 layered jar candles

Gain dish liquid $0.88

Renuzit Adjustables $0.88

Jergens mild bar soap 8 pk $1.99

Herbal Essences or Aussie $2.99

2/$4 products:

Aqua Pod 8pk, Ice Mountain sport 6pk, Jif peanut butter, Welch's grape jelly

Dial or Tone bar soap $1.99, get $1 EB

Kmart Coupon Match Ups & Sales for 10/9 - 10/15

2011-10-08T08:01:00.000-07:00

Kmart deals this week:

Coupon deals:

Dial Lotion 2/$7, use 2 $1 MNFC RP 10/9, 2/$5

Glade 4 oz candles 2/$6, use $1 MNFC SS 10/9, 2/$5

Glade Sense n Spray 2/$10, use 2 $3 MNFC Parade Magazine, 2/$4

Crest Complete 2/$6, use 2 $1 MNFC (expires 10/31), 2/$4

Edge shave gel 2/$4, use 2 $0.55 MNFC (expires 11/6), 2/$2.90

Bounce 240 ct dryer sheets $8.99, use $0.75 MNFC (expires 10/31), $8.24

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$4, use B1G1F MNFC RP 10/2, 2/$2

All laundry detergent $2.97 w/ Kmart super coupon limit one(must be a rewards member, sign up for free at customer service), use $1 MNFC RP 10/2, $1.97

Brawny 6 pk $6.49, use $0.50 MNFC SS 9/25, $5.99

Sale deals:

Bar-S sliced bacon 2/$4

Tropicana original orange juice 2/$5

B2G1F Essential Home classic standard pillows

Buy Martina McBride "Eleven" CD $11.99, get Kenny Chesney dvd or blu ray for $1

$5 select multi features dvd horror movies:
Misery/Silence of the Lambs
Child's Play/The Howling
plus additional titles

$7 select blu rays:
Sin City
Kill Bill
Trick or Treat
plus additional titles

Family Guard Smoke alarm $4

Duraflame 6 lb single log $3

Essential Home complete beds & quilts sets $24.99 or $29.99 any size

Countdown to Halloween: 27 More Days - Time to Make Costumes!

2011-10-03T05:11:00.000-07:00

Halloween is by far my 2nd favorite celebratory day of the year, Christmas being #1 of course, and the tradition of spooktifying our home has begun! Sadly, I am actually running behind in the decor department, but lately I have been running behind on everything :(

I did place my order with my father-n-law for one bale of hay (he gets them for free from a farmer by his work!), sorted through our creepy decorations from years past, and made a shopping list of must haves for this year. By the weekend, I will have everything spooked out and all that will be left is the costumes!

A few things are going to be new to me this year. First, I am MAKING my kiddos Halloween costumes. NEVER EVER have I done this before!! I am honestly terrified at the thought, but I have a tight budget (obviously) and they have faith in me...I think...

The theme this year - ZOMBIES. My wonderful cousin throws a huge themed Halloween bash every year and this just had to be the year of the ZOMBIES! Ghosts would have been right up my alley, my parent's probably still have the white bed sheets with holes cut out for eyes laying around they used for our costumes. But no. It's ZOMBIES! Don't ask why, but I feel the need to capitalizes all letters in the word ZOMBIES, I guess for dramatic purposes...

So, to get me in the ZOMBIES mood I picked up a Styrofoam wall hanger:

This was only a dollar at Dollar Tree and proudly rest on the center shelf of my entertainment stand for inspirational purposes. I asked the kiddos, "What type of zombie would you like to be?" and my daughter replied first, "A girl who just woke up and turned into a zombie." OK, the eleven year old knows what she wants! She then proceeds to explain which pajamas and how her make up should look and so on. My son however, seven years of age, had to mull over the idea for a bit. In fact, he is still mulling it over. Hopefully we have a specific type nailed down soon - I'll get back to you on that. As for my eleven year old's costume - old pajamas, blue eye liner to draw on veins, white clown make up, and some red and purple under her eyes. Simple enough and all I have to buy is some dollar store body parts (specifically a rubber arm?) she claims to need. OKAY...

Whatever happened to being a cute Disney character or action hero? Ahh, how the times have changed. Any how - I evidently have to make costumes for myself and my hubby as well. Everyone must be a zombie to attend and trust me, you want to attend! Here I was thinking of great ZOMBIES I could craft, looking on You Tube for ideas, and what should come on tv at that moment? A Halloween episode of my all time favorite tv show, Roseanne. The episode title was "Halloween IV" and Roseanne gets visited by three ghost to help her out of her Halloween funk, great episode. As I am watching, I see Darlene's costume of Tippi Hedron- she's in a gray blazer and pencil skirt with birds attached every which way to it, for all true horror fans we know this comes from the classic movie from 1963, "The Birds", in which a small town is terrorized my killer birds. Now - the costume might not be original - but it would be CHEAP to make!!

Scary, huh? LOVE IT! For starters, I can get the birds at Dollar Tree, just saw them there last week when I picked up the ZOMBIES plaque. The only thing I really have worries about, the eyeball effect. That might require a little research but will definitely bring home the ZOMBIES affect I want.

Now, my husband and I usually dress as something similar, mustard & ketchup, a pirate & his wench, sumo wrestlers (these were inflatable and awesome) but this year he is unsure if he'll even be in town. Ah the life of a trucker's wife, impossible to plan anything. In other words, I should be prepared to zombie-fi him one way or the other.

Now, here are a few excellent ideas for tips on making your own costumes at home & some great sites to visit for ideas, whether you want something super scary or super sweet (candy corn, yummy):

1. Use items you already have at home. Robots are always fun and easy to create. Use boxes covered in foil to create that shiny robot body. Stickers with electronics designs for controls or buttons. There are a ton of easy DIY costumes here.

2. Mask are inexpensive but can be uncomfortable to wear all evening. Opt for easy to do make up or non toxic face paint. For great face painting tips visit here.

3. Remember, it's all in good fun! Don't stress your mind or budget, the kiddos will be thrilled even more if you let them help!

Good luck costume makers! And if all else fails, there's always Walmart!!

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups for Oct 2nd - 8th

2011-10-02T17:05:00.000-07:00

Walgreens deals this week:

Free items or RR earning items:

Breyer's Ice Cream B1G1F

Buy a Green Dot Money Pak card for $4.95, get $5 deposited into your Paypal account

Bicycle Playing cards B1G1F

W Alkaline batteries B1G1F

Buy 25 Digital Prints get 25 FREE w/ SC or enter code BUY25

Lysol Products B1G1F - includes All Purpose 28oz or 32oz, bathroom 24oz or 32oz, kitchen 22oz, Mildew Remover 22 oz - items must be same price

Right Guard Body wash B1G1F

Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges $2.99, get $2.99 RR

Walgreens PM pain relief or sleep relief

B1G1F on select Walgreens eye care and first aid products

Accu-Chek Avia or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99, get $14.99 back w/ MIR on package

Cardio Juice 4pk $6.99, get $6.99 back w/ MIR on package

Coldcalm 60ct $6.99, get $6.99 RR

Clairol Nice n' Easy Hair Color $5.99 - $2 MNFC PG 10/2 = $3.99, get $1 RR

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Coupon match ups:

Cottonelle $5 - $1 in store coupon and $0.50 MNFC 10/2 = $3.50

3m Command Picture hangers $1.99 - $0.75 MNFC = $1.24

Tide Stain Release $3.99 - $2 MNFC (came w/ Tide samples in July) = $1.99

M&Ms 9.9 or 12.6oz 2/$5 - $1/2 in store coupon = 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC RP 8/28 = 2/$3

Softsoap Bodywash or 4pk bar soap 2/$6 - $2 in store coupon = 2/$4 - 2 $1 MNFC on soap SS 9/25 or 2 $1 MNFC bodywash SS 9/25 = 2/$2

Playtex Gentle Glide $7.49 - $2 MNFC SS 8/14 = $5.49, get $2 RR

Scope Mouthwash $2.99 - $1.50 MNFC = $1.49

Venus Embrace $9.99 - $2 MNFC 10/2 = $7.99, get $4 RR

Nivea Lip Care 2/$4 - $3 MNFC 10/2 = 2/$1

Vick's Nature Fusion $6.99 - $1 MNFC 10/2 - $1 in store coupon = $4.99

Kleenex cool touch $1.49 - $0.50 MNFC 10/2 = $0.99, get $0.50 RR (limit one RR per offer)

Results from a Mini Shopping Run to Walgreens, CVS, & Walmart

2011-10-02T15:54:00.000-07:00

Results of today's mini shopping run:

Here's what we scored on today:

Walmart:

1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Kit
1 Crave Cat Treats
1 6 roll pk of bath tissue
1 Brawny trash bags

Walgreens:

4 Act II popcorn singles
1 plastic Halloween tumbler
3 Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins

CVS:

1 Covergirl Foundation Compact
1 Covergirl Invisible Concealer

Retail Price for all items: $34.78
Total after store sales & coupons: $6.33

Plus I got two new coupons from the CVS kiosk :)

Now - the problem I had at Walmart with the One Step Scrubbing Bubbles - they were out of the ones for the advertised sale. But, the ones on the shelf contained the exact same items, just not the flashy yellow panel on the box. Luckily, my cashier was able to allow the transaction at the sale price!! Thank goodness - I missed the deal last time all together and really wanted to try it out. So, if you run into this problem, have your Walmart weekly ad handy and just ask. Can't guarantee they will do it for everyone, but if you are just purchasing one, give it a try!

Here is the breakdown of each transaction:

Walmart:

Scrubbing Bubbles on sale for $3.97 - $4 MNFC = FREE w/ $0.03 overage

Crave cat treats $1.47 - MNFC for one FREE up to $1.59

Trash bags $0.96

6pk bath tissue $0.97

Walgreens:

Act II popcorn singles $0.99 ea - SC 4/$1

Reese's Pumpkins on sale $0.39 ea

Peeps on sale $0.39

Plus used $2 RR left over from last week

CVS:

Covergirl deal B1G1H (minus Clean line)

Covergirl foundation $7.79

Covergirl Concealer $2.89 (half price) saved $2.90 instantly

Used $8 off MNFC

The really funny thing today, my hubby had ran to Walmart this morning and thought he would assist me by picking up a few items of our shopping list and using coupons himself. He came back with oil for his car and 2 O-Cel-O no scratch sponges.

O-Cel-O Sponges on sale for $0.98 ea - $1/2 PMNFC (solutions.3m.com) = $0.96

I guess I should be happy he is trying!! LOL

How has every one's shopping trips turned out today? Do you shop on Sunday or wait til later in the week?

Happy Bargain Hunting Shoppers!

My Printies Review: Inexpensive Craft the Kiddos Loved

2011-10-01T19:28:00.000-07:00

My Printies is a really cute craft with a unique twist on creating stuffed animals. The Printies are fabric designs of different animals, etc. The fabric is attached to printer paper in which your child's designs are transferred onto after they are created at the My Printies website. There are several kits you can buy that include everything your child will need to craft a new creation.

We decided to have a craft night Friday and I was blessed to have not only my kiddos, but my adorable niece here for the fun! My Printies for everyone :)

My Printies Pet Design Studio. I was just as eager to try this out as the kids :)

The process was simple enough; First purchase a kit and go online to create a new account at My Printies. Second, once you verify your new account you are taken to the design studio. The kids each picked out which pet they wanted to create ahead of time allowing for a surprisingly easy process. Each one waited patiently for their turn at the computer to design their own pet.

As you can see, my son was overly enjoying the waiting process! He is proudly displaying the test sheet & the actual printies sheet.

I liked the idea of having test sheets to ensure we were loading the paper correctly and so the kids could see how their designs were going to look.

Once the design is complete, you load a test sheet into the printer and run it through to check the design and proper way to load. Then you place the fabric sheet in and wallah! Front side first, allow 5 minutes for the ink to dry and then same process for the back.

Once the fabric sheet is dry, simply fold along perforated lines to remove fabric from the paper.

My daughter was very focused during this part.

Once the critter is all separated from the printer paper the stuffing begins!

After the stuffing, it's as simple as folding the open tab inside and adding feet or my sister opted to sew the bottom closed so my niece could sleep with her horse creation!

Presto! It was really that simple and everyone had a good time doing it :)

The kids enjoyed it so much they are already asking for a new kit! Only downside to this craft, the ink :(

Ink is so expensive, but you can select different settings for your printer to help minimize the amount of ink used. Otherwise, the kit was well worth it and a great craft idea for kids of all ages!

Events Around StL for the week of Oct 2nd - Oct 8th

2011-10-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Events around the city this week:

Sunday 10/2:

The Lemp Brewery Haunted House
3500 Lemp Ave
7pm - 12pm
tickets: $20 - $30
http://www.scarefest.com/haunted_house_in_stlouis_missouri_lempbrewery/home.cfm

20th Annual Hibernian Irish Country Fair & Music Fest
St. James the Greater Church
6401 Wade
12pm - 6pm
FREE Admission

Monday 10/3:

For Beginners Only - Ballroom Class
Dance Pizazz
124 Jungermann Rd
6:30pm - 7:20pm
$8 a class or $48 for all
http://www.dance-pizazz.com/

Gardening in the Park
Creve Coeur Park
8am - 11am
Volunteer Gardeners meet to help the park with "gardening chores" and learn helpful tips to help in your garden at home
FREE event

Tuesday 10/4:

Adoption Information Meeting
Dillion International One First Missouri Center, Suite 115, St Louis MO
FREE Admission, must register to attend event by calling 314-576-4100

Wednesday 10/5:

Clayton Chamber Beer, Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Bissinger's Hand Crafted Chocalatier
32 Maryland Plaza
$20 tickets, reservations suggested, call 314-726-3033

Thursday 10/6:

Vigil & Walk for Women's Safety
Woman's Place 7372 Marietta St Louis 63143
6pm - 7pm
FREE to participate

Friday 10/7:

28th Annual Chili Cook Off
Public Square in Downtown Belleville, IL
11am - 10:30pm
FREE Admission

Haunted Hayrides
Eckert's Millstadt Farm
7pm - 9:30pm
visit eckerts.com for more details

St. Louis River Rub BBQ Contest
Soldier's Memorial
10am - 9pm
FREE admission
more details at www.stlriverrub.com

Saturday 10/8:

Downtown Kirkwood Fall Festival of Local Flavor
Kirkwood Station Plaza, Kirkwood MO
FREE Admission

Lowes Build & Grow Kids Workshops
Kiddos make a wooden 'monster machine'
Must register to attend visit Lowes.com for details

Jumpin' Pumpkin Jamboree
Eckert's Farms
more details at www.eckerts.com

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
South County YMCA
12736 SouthFork Rd 63128
9am - 4pm
FREE Admission

Target Deals for Oct 2nd-8th

2011-10-01T12:25:00.000-07:00

Target Deals this week:

Weekly Sale items:

Archer Farms yogurt cups 10 for $5

Fruit Strips $2

Smart Water $1

Vitamin water $1

Merona womens long sleeve tees $8

Crock Pot Triple dipper slow cooker $69.99, get a FREE $15 Target gift card

Tetris Axis $29.99, get a FREE $10 gift card

Scotty McCreery Clear as Day CD $12.99, get a FREE $5 gift card

Coupon deals:

Dove Men Care body wash $4.79 - $1 MNFC = $3.79

Frito Lay Classic mix 22 ct $6.49, buy 2, use $2/2 MNFC 10/2 = $10.98/2

Be sure to check target.com for printable store coupons to match with manfacturer coupons!

Walmart coupon match ups Oct 2nd - 8th

2011-10-01T11:49:00.000-07:00

Walmart deals this week:

Weekly Sale items:

Carving Pumpkins $3.88

Mums 8" $3.33

Pillsbury Halloween Funfetti Cake Mix or Frosting $1.25

Kids Halloween Costumes $9.88

10 lb bag of potatoes $3

Tote Apples $0.98 lb

Coupon match ups:

Swiffer wet jet pink $19.97 use MNFC 10/2 and get a free refill

Downy unstoppables $6.97 - $2 MNFC 10/2 = $4.97

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation $5.58 - $1 MNFC (expires 10/11) = $4.58

Platex Sport $3.97 - $1 MNFC SS 10/2 = $2.97

Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner $3.97 - $4 MNFC (expires 10/22) = FREE

Dollar General Coupon Match Ups Oct 2nd-8th

2011-10-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

Dollar General deals this week :

Ricola $1.50, use B1G1F MNFC SS 10/2

Fantastik $1.50 - $0.75 MNFC SS 9/25 = $0.75

Windex $2.50, buy 2, use $1/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4

Shout $2.50 - $0.55 MNFC SS 9/25 = $1.95

Scrubbing Bubbles $2.50, buy 2, use $2 MNFC SS 10/2 = 2/$3

Glade winter collection aerosol spray $2.50 - $0.55 MNFC SS 9/25 = $1.95

Glade Scented oil candles $2.50, buy 2, use $0.75/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4.25

Lysol Clean flip sweeper starter kit $9 - $2 MNFC (expires 12/31) = $7

Johnson's Soft Boft Body Wash $2.75 - $0.50 MNFC (expires 11/20) = $2.25